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New Sammy Miller Museum book

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

The Sammy Miller Museum can now be seen in paper format with this new glossy book that’s just gone on release. This 228 page book is a documentation of gorgeously restored machinery that’s currently...

Five of the best TT lids

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

With today’s Senior TT taking place, we want to know what your favourite TT lid is of all time. It doesn’t matter if it went on sale as a replica or not – we just want to know which design you liked...

New Maximum Security U-Lock from Oxford

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has just added a new U-lock to it’s already well established security range, called the Magnum. Compare and buy motorcycle locks It comes with a £1000 antitheft guarantee and has...

Arai tops bike helmet satisfaction survey

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

For the eleventh consecutive year, Arai has come out on top of the JD Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study, further cementing the brand’s long-held position as the world’s...

Oxford launches colour-match First Time Luggage range

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has just launched a new range of luggage aimed at those buying their first tanks bags and panniers. The range is spread across 11 different products from waist packs all the way...

BMW S1000RR round the Nurburgring

12 June 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW has just released this great onboard fottage of German racer Jurgen Fuchs on the new BMW S1000RR superbike testing at the old Nurburgring in Germany. Obviously a 1000cc 180bhp superbike is a bit...

Video Report: "Loopy Tuesday" (9th June 09)

12 June 2009 by ojosef

Thanks to all of you that came to the demo on Tuesday, and those that were there in spirit. This time we go round and round and round and round, if you were there in person you might be in the 5 minute video report! Have a watch of it here. Next up is another round of objections, the motorcycle/scooter parking tax scheme in Westminster City Council has been varied as we all know. This requires...

Avon VP2 get thumbs up

11 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Avon Tyres’ VP2 tyres are just the ticket for this season’s trackday addicts, say the experts – including a three-time British champion. The British-based tyre specialists have the new VP2 range in a...

Rossi MCN registration plate

11 June 2009 by Moony

Traveling to Hospital one morning the ambulance driver and I saw the this car in front of us in Bushy, Herts. So I thought I’d send you a photo of it. Could it be the man himself or one of yours? Good...

Trade in your old luggage for new with Oxford Products

11 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has just announced a new scheme where you can swap your old bike luggage for soft Oxford Lifetime Luggage. This offer enables bikers to part-exchange their old soft motorcycle luggage...

In the pink: helmets for women

11 June 2009

OK, we know not all women want to wear pink, but manufacturers are now clearly thinking of women riders and pillions when it comes to their paintschemes. Here’s three that are guaranteed to keep the...

GAP Security get Thatcham approval

11 June 2009

GAP Security, the UK’s largest independent vehicle security dealer, is now a Thatcham Recognised Installer. Following the recent demise of the VSIB (Vehicle Security Installation Board), Thatcham,...

Limited edition Toseland print released

11 June 2009

James Toseland, Britain’s leading motorbike racer and double World Superbike Champion, has been captured in an oil painting by award-winning artist, Glenn Badham. Commissioned by Odeon International...

Yamaha equip Majesty 400

11 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Yamaha has announced a new line-up of genuine accessories available for the new 2009 Majesty 400. The new selection of genuine Yamaha accessories which includes heated grips, screens, top box,...

Oxford Scrappage Scheme: Trade in your old luggage for new

10 June 2009 by James Keen

Oxford is launching an innovative promotion to give riders the chance to get their hands on brand new Oxford Lifetime Luggage in exchange for their old kit. This one-time offer enables bikers to...

The scooter the law says is a car

10 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

This 100mph scooter can be ridden by car drivers without a motorcycle licence or helmet. The 400cc Piaggio MP3 LT is Piaggio’s latest scooter with two leaning front wheels, after the smaller 125 and...

Motohaus bring in ROK adjustable straps

10 June 2009 by Rob Hull

ROK ‘flat stretch straps’ are designed specifically for motorcycles to combine the best aspects of traditional bungee and tie-down straps in a simple to use package. They have four key advantages...

Weise launch new two-piece rainsuit

10 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Weise has added a lightweight two-piece rainsuit to their range of motorcycle clothing that includes many practical features at a great value price. Manufactured from lightweight nylon so it is easy...

Video: Onboard the Ducati 1098R

10 June 2009 by MCN

Go onboard the Ducati 1098R as MCN road tester Michael Neeves takes it for a flying lap of the 2.48 mile Almeria circuit. Video: Ducati Desmosedici v 1098R road test Video: Onboard the Ducati...

Video: Onboard the Ducati Desmosedici

10 June 2009 by MCN

Go onboard the Ducati Desmosedici as MCN road tester Michael Neeves takes it for a flying lap of the 2.48 mile Almeria circuit. Video: Ducati Desmosedici v 1098R road test Video: Onboard the Ducati...

Royal Enfield Phileas Fogg and Mistress Aouda

09 June 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Two proposals for new range Royal Enfield dedicated to the perss of Jules Verne of the novel “Around the World in 80 Days”, called Phileas Fogg – the version for the gentlemen and Mistress Aouda that...

Video: History of Dainese D-Air airbag safety jacket

09 June 2009

MCN’s senior road tester Adam Child has spent the afternoon with TT star Guy Martin as he tested the all new Dianese D-Air airbag suit recently revealed in MCN. “It was a bizarre experience, more like the launching of a rocket rather than official testing of the new D-air suit. “Guy was wired into a small control box, and after a space shuttle launch 3,2,1 the suit was activated. “There was a...